Background:  I have a pair of Mad Dogs that I bought for use at work.  I don't really need much isolation, but I don't mind having some, as the HVAC in my office isn't exactly quiet.  That said, I have moderate hearing loss starting around 4kHz and it rolls off progressively to about -60 dB at...

Looking for headphones that are more portable to use with the laptop around the house without serious amplification requirements I love the sound of Mad Dogs but I feel I'm not getting the best out of them and there could be better options

I've had the Schiit Magni for about a year paired with my Mad Dogs and have been very happy with the setup. But, I'm interested in the Vali as a possible replacement/upgrade for the Magni. I've always to try a tube amp and the Vali seems like a good way to dip the toes in the pool and see if its...

Dear friends, I hope to receive my new Mad Dog 3.2 with alpha Pads and at home I'll drive them with my ODAC+O2 combo (not portable) from my iMac.   What would you be your suggestion if I'd use my iPod touch 4th gen as a source (with my ALAC files on it) ?   Question 1) I have no idea on how...

Hello.  I have read a lot on the Mad Dogs and was all set to order a pair until I discovered another company that modifies the Fostex T50RP.  http://www.zmfheadphones.com/zmf-options/   The headband is thickly padded leather and The ZTF has a few unique options:   GOLD RE-JACK AND CABLE By...

Hi Guys,   I have been reading a lot on this forum and need some help. I am looking to buy headphones for under $500. It will be used without amp most of the time but will be nice if it works with amp as well. She listen to all type of music and like neutral sound with some bass, which...

Reason for this comparison is because these three are the most comfortable headphones I've ever used. They are also in my favourites list.   I'm going to just jump straight into this.     Comfort   All three are amazing, the MA900 has what I'd all a floating design, the ear cups don't...

My Headphones: -Maddog T50RP -Senn HD 650 -Monster Copper Turbine Pro   My Amp: Fiio e09k Fiio e11   Sound Card: Creative Titanium HD   So I'm selling my computer and will no longer have a sound card, but I really liked the sound of the titanium HD. What dacs/amp combos are out there...

Hi there,   Just received my Topping D1 mark II. Connected to laptop via USB and then plugged in my Mr. Speakers Mad Dogs. But I can't notice a difference! The on-board card isn't good, so there should at least be a small difference. But well, nothing. Or is it just my ears?

How do these two modified Fostex T50RP's compare? Which is better? How is their sound quality?

Hi, I'm trying to decide on a portable DAC/amp combo that will be used with my 2012 Macbook Air (via USB?) and possibly my current HTC One X via USB OTG (or future Android smartphones). I will be using either Mr Speaker's Mad Dogs or IEMs like my Shure SE215. I will occasionally be using this...

I have a good setup at home (DAC/MisterX PPA/LCD2) but I'm looking for something cheap and not too nasty for work. Mains powered, very compact so I can lock it away if required, preferably in the $50 to max $100 price range. It will feed the Mad Dog modified T50RPs, which I'll only buy if I can...

Hey guys. I'm in abit of a predicament here and I could really use some advice. Basically, I'm quite fatigued of the sound of my Xonar STX's headphone amp. I have a pair of HD600 and Mad Dogs and they both sound really congested and messy from the STX. Bass is nearly nonexistent on metal/rock...

So which headphones make you forget about the detail and quality and just make you have FUN!   I'll start   DT770 Mad Dog Ear Buds that come with the HTC ONE; not the most technical but so fun for EDM and modern.

Has anyone found a portable amp that can really power the Mad Dogs well? Going to be using mostly with iPhone 5 but willing to make the switch to iPod classic if necessary. Assuming I'll also need and LOD and maybe a DAC? I'm not too sure. Also a side not, I'm not too sure of the difference...

I dont know so much about amps and dacs, or headphones at that. But I'm entering the audiophile culture through the Alpha dogs! I would like to know what a good amp/dac combo (for desktop) would be, nothing expensive if possible! Maybe 2 in 1 if possible! Thanks in advance!

I've gained so much from Head-Fi that I figure I'll give back a bit with a review.   About two months ago, I was in the Orient where I spent a few days at headphone pro shops testing out various headphones.  It was very illuminating. On the upper end, I tested the top end of the likes of the...

Budget is around 200-300 Max, I listen to a lot of vocal music as well as some r and b and some rock.   Regards

Hey guys,   I've been away form the forum for a while and in that time sadly my old Shure 440s broke which I am uber sad about, so yeah the title kind of says it all.   Music preference is mostly electronic music but I do listen to a lot of different things.    Sound signature...

Hi,   My current set up is Audioquest Dragonfly -> Schiit Valhalla (stock tubes) -> HD 650. I love the sound.   However, I do want to try something new. To that end, I was thinking of selling my rig and running the HE 400 straight from my Dragonfly.    I am scared to make the plunge...

Hey folks I'm new to posting on these forums. Nice to meet y'all! I'm currently a student in collage and I love music just like the rest of you (Yes, the assumption was made)! I have a budget of about $300 I can go higher if needed but I'd prefer not to. I'd like a pair of headphones that I can...

Dear Head-Fiers,     I'm looking for an all-round headphone that will see use in music, movies and gaming.     I was previously considering a DT880 paired with a tube amp but now I've read that headphones like the DT880, HD600 and HD650 are only good for classical and jazz, and are...

Well, I took a step into the audiophile world about 2 months ago, picking up a pair of AT M50s.  Now, I do enjoy listening to them and they sound much better than the Klipsch S4s that I have been using for two years, but I want something that will wow me.  So, what I'm asking the Head-fi...

Howdy, new guy here. I'm a media nut. I love my music above all, movies are a close second and games are fun when I'm bored. I love rock and hip hop type genres. Movies and games in my opinion have very similar sound profiles (not sure if used right). I want a headphone set that can handle what...

I'm looking for a pair of headphones that have good bass and sound quality. I listen to mostly electronic music such as house/filthstep/dubstep/hardstyle/trap and some rap. The most i can spend is $300(Refurbished or new only please)